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[IMAGE (PHOTOGRAPH) Only one way, Bob Barnes; It's da gong show, Bob Barnes] WESTERN COURIER Western's Recognized Student Newspaper Bitter Carrot Publications, Inc. Vol. 77, No. 3 Thursday, July 7, 1977 Protest Ballot Results Until 'Right' Procedure by Judy Christa Dr. Jutta Helm was selected in the re-vote for the Comparative Politics/International Relations teaching position given by the political science department June 23. The voting break-down was 14 votes for Helm with the other six votes being divided between the other three candidates. The ""re-vote"" was initiated by the Assistant Dean of Political Science Dr. Daryl Kreiling in a letter dated June 17 to the Department Chairman of Political Science Dr. Charles Weston. In a letter from Dr. Karen Rosenblum-Cale dated June 23 to the Department Chairman of Political Science Dr. Charles Weston, Cale remarks she is disturbed about the re-vote since she was only informed about it on the day of the vote without having an opportunity to correct or comment upon interpretations of claims she made. Earlier this summer Cale sent Weston a 52-page paper concerning ""procedural errors and irregularities in the decision to hire Dr. Jutta Helm on June 7, 1977."" Several of the irregularities that Cale claimed in her paper were changed when the re-vote was taken. Cale claims that Weston did not reply to several of the issues she brings up and sidesteps others. Cale contends that the candidates for the position were not ranked as the departmental policy and precedent requires. Cale also notes that Dr. Charles Helm participated throughout the entire decision-making process including the vote contrary to university policy on nepotism. Weston did take away Dr. Charles Helm's vote the second time, June 23, when the ""re-vote"" was taken for the Comparative Politics/International Relations teaching position. After Cale complained about the voting being taken away from graduate assistants on the grounds of contract termination (the graduate contracts ended in May and the initial vote was the first week of June) Dr. Jutta Helm was not held to the same criteria. Weston prevented Dr. Jutta Helm from voting in the re-vote. Weston also did not allow Cale to vote in the re-vote. The graduate assistants, although they had been involved in the selection process from the beginning, were not allowed to vote either. There was a strong possibility Continued on page 2 ONLY ONE WAY! There is only one way that the temperature should go and that's down. Since everything that goes up must come down there is hope yet. The temperature is supposed to break for a cooler weekend. Jim Aten from Industry will enjoy any break in the weather as laying concrete is hot work, (photo by Bob Barnes) Possible Strike This Fall by Kevin Johnson The up-coming July 28 meeting between the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) and representatives of the Board of Governors (BOG) could decide if faculty at Western will strike this fall. The present situation between the BOG and AFT is tense. At the last meeting AFT president Margaret Schmid was not allowed to present her groups' concerns, she retaliated by grabbing the speaker's microphone, only to have it shut off. The meeting was cancelled and no progress has been made since. The biggest road block to reaching an amicable decision seems to lie in the ""scope of negotiations."" The BOG representatives, one from each of the five BOG schools and three from the main office in Springfield, are only allowed to negotiate points stipulated by the BOG. Consequently, the AFT feels that the Board is not bargaining in good faith, or that they are willing to compromise. Robert Holton, president of the Ideal AFT, believes that the board has not showed willingness to bargain in good faith. ""The board considers us adversaries, to be dealt with as enemies, and yet they say they want to negotiate in good faith."" ""The BOG is playing with a stacked deck -they know that if negotiations take place they have to under the BOG's terms,"" says Scott Randall, student collective bargaining representative. Holton expressed concern over the presence of Don Walters, executive director for the BOG. Rumor has it that Walters last success at the bargaining table took place in Massachusetts where after 22 months no settlement was reached and he was removed from the negotiations. Holton said, ""No one wants to strike but if the scope of negotiations is not settled it may be necessary. If a strike does take place you can be sure it will be a long and dirty one."" It is apparent that if the BOG and AFT cannot even agree on what should be negotiated and if compromises cannot be Continued on page 12 IT'S DA GONG SHOW: Phyliss [Phyllis] Klmbrcw, Higgins Hall, won first place in the gong show held June 29 behind Western Hall. For singing the Theme of Valley of the Dolls Kimbrew won $25. Handing out prizes is Kevin Dedecker. (photo by Bob Barnes ) Select 'Affairs' VP by Martin D. Con boy Contingent upon formal approval by the Board of Governors later this month. Western Illinois University will have a new Vice-President for Student Affairs after the current VPSA, Dr. G.R. Schwartz, leaves office as of September 1, 1977 for a position as a full professor in the counselor education department. Dr. Schwartz was Dean of Students and later VPSA for 14 years. The new VPSA is Dr. Ronald D. Gierhan, who is presently Acting Vice-Chancellor for Student Affairs for the University of Nebraska at Lincoln. Dr. Gierhan is not new to student affairs for he has been working his way up through the University of Nebraska infra-structure since 1966. The findings of Dr. Gierhan was the result of an expensive search and screening process of nearly 200 candidates initiated with the announcement of Dr. Schwartz's resignation last January. On the search committee, students comprised the largest block of members and had a considerable amount of input into the selection process. Other sectors of the university community were represented as well. Dr. Gierhan is married and is 38 years old. Moreover, he holds a doctoral degree in educational administration and higher education. The Office of Vice-President for Student Affairs encompasses every facet of student life such as health services, financial aids, counseling, placement and housing. Down the hall of second floor Sherman, the decision will soon be made on the new Vice President of Planning and Development to replace the late James L. Norvell.

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[IMAGE (PHOTOGRAPH) Only one way, Bob Barnes; It's da gong show, Bob Barnes] WESTERN COURIER Western's Recognized Student Newspaper Bitter Carrot Publications, Inc. Vol. 77, No. 3 Thursday, July 7, 1977 Protest Ballot Results Until 'Right' Procedure by Judy Christa Dr. Jutta Helm was selected in the re-vote for the Comparative Politics/International Relations teaching position given by the political science department June 23. The voting break-down was 14 votes for Helm with the other six votes being divided between the other three candidates. The ""re-vote"" was initiated by the Assistant Dean of Political Science Dr. Daryl Kreiling in a letter dated June 17 to the Department Chairman of Political Science Dr. Charles Weston. In a letter from Dr. Karen Rosenblum-Cale dated June 23 to the Department Chairman of Political Science Dr. Charles Weston, Cale remarks she is disturbed about the re-vote since she was only informed about it on the day of the vote without having an opportunity to correct or comment upon interpretations of claims she made. Earlier this summer Cale sent Weston a 52-page paper concerning ""procedural errors and irregularities in the decision to hire Dr. Jutta Helm on June 7, 1977."" Several of the irregularities that Cale claimed in her paper were changed when the re-vote was taken. Cale claims that Weston did not reply to several of the issues she brings up and sidesteps others. Cale contends that the candidates for the position were not ranked as the departmental policy and precedent requires. Cale also notes that Dr. Charles Helm participated throughout the entire decision-making process including the vote contrary to university policy on nepotism. Weston did take away Dr. Charles Helm's vote the second time, June 23, when the ""re-vote"" was taken for the Comparative Politics/International Relations teaching position. After Cale complained about the voting being taken away from graduate assistants on the grounds of contract termination (the graduate contracts ended in May and the initial vote was the first week of June) Dr. Jutta Helm was not held to the same criteria. Weston prevented Dr. Jutta Helm from voting in the re-vote. Weston also did not allow Cale to vote in the re-vote. The graduate assistants, although they had been involved in the selection process from the beginning, were not allowed to vote either. There was a strong possibility Continued on page 2 ONLY ONE WAY! There is only one way that the temperature should go and that's down. Since everything that goes up must come down there is hope yet. The temperature is supposed to break for a cooler weekend. Jim Aten from Industry will enjoy any break in the weather as laying concrete is hot work, (photo by Bob Barnes) Possible Strike This Fall by Kevin Johnson The up-coming July 28 meeting between the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) and representatives of the Board of Governors (BOG) could decide if faculty at Western will strike this fall. The present situation between the BOG and AFT is tense. At the last meeting AFT president Margaret Schmid was not allowed to present her groups' concerns, she retaliated by grabbing the speaker's microphone, only to have it shut off. The meeting was cancelled and no progress has been made since. The biggest road block to reaching an amicable decision seems to lie in the ""scope of negotiations."" The BOG representatives, one from each of the five BOG schools and three from the main office in Springfield, are only allowed to negotiate points stipulated by the BOG. Consequently, the AFT feels that the Board is not bargaining in good faith, or that they are willing to compromise. Robert Holton, president of the Ideal AFT, believes that the board has not showed willingness to bargain in good faith. ""The board considers us adversaries, to be dealt with as enemies, and yet they say they want to negotiate in good faith."" ""The BOG is playing with a stacked deck -they know that if negotiations take place they have to under the BOG's terms,"" says Scott Randall, student collective bargaining representative. Holton expressed concern over the presence of Don Walters, executive director for the BOG. Rumor has it that Walters last success at the bargaining table took place in Massachusetts where after 22 months no settlement was reached and he was removed from the negotiations. Holton said, ""No one wants to strike but if the scope of negotiations is not settled it may be necessary. If a strike does take place you can be sure it will be a long and dirty one."" It is apparent that if the BOG and AFT cannot even agree on what should be negotiated and if compromises cannot be Continued on page 12 IT'S DA GONG SHOW: Phyliss [Phyllis] Klmbrcw, Higgins Hall, won first place in the gong show held June 29 behind Western Hall. For singing the Theme of Valley of the Dolls Kimbrew won $25. Handing out prizes is Kevin Dedecker. (photo by Bob Barnes ) Select 'Affairs' VP by Martin D. Con boy Contingent upon formal approval by the Board of Governors later this month. Western Illinois University will have a new Vice-President for Student Affairs after the current VPSA, Dr. G.R. Schwartz, leaves office as of September 1, 1977 for a position as a full professor in the counselor education department. Dr. Schwartz was Dean of Students and later VPSA for 14 years. The new VPSA is Dr. Ronald D. Gierhan, who is presently Acting Vice-Chancellor for Student Affairs for the University of Nebraska at Lincoln. Dr. Gierhan is not new to student affairs for he has been working his way up through the University of Nebraska infra-structure since 1966. The findings of Dr. Gierhan was the result of an expensive search and screening process of nearly 200 candidates initiated with the announcement of Dr. Schwartz's resignation last January. On the search committee, students comprised the largest block of members and had a considerable amount of input into the selection process. Other sectors of the university community were represented as well. Dr. Gierhan is married and is 38 years old. Moreover, he holds a doctoral degree in educational administration and higher education. The Office of Vice-President for Student Affairs encompasses every facet of student life such as health services, financial aids, counseling, placement and housing. Down the hall of second floor Sherman, the decision will soon be made on the new Vice President of Planning and Development to replace the late James L. Norvell.